On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Plainview Water District held a public meeting to review and inform the community on the remedial actions that are being undertaken to provide treatment for the impacted water supply well located at Plant 7 on Washington Avenue. District officials and engineers carefully outlined the current construction project and how it will benefit the community, noting that water quality remains excellent and there is no potential hazard posed to residents.

Joel Kessler, chairman of the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners, gave introductory remarks, stating that the Board of Commissioners remains proactive in protecting the quality of the community's drinking water and public health. To that end, Kessler stated that the Plainview Water District closely monitors the quality of the water supply. Paul Granger, the District's superintendent, delivered a Power Point presentation on the current project of wellhead treatment for Plant 7, explaining why it is being done and how its successful completion will benefit the community.

Recently, Granger explained, water quality conditions related to volatile organic compounds deteriorated at the local supply Well 7. The Water District quickly took note of the problem and took immediate action by removing the supply well from service. In addition, the Water District promptly notified the Nassau County Department of Health of the water quality concern. After reviewing procedures undertaken by the water district, the Nassau County Department of Health determined that the community's residents were not at any risk.

Addressing the project scope, construction details and schedule was Richard Humann, an engineering consultant of the H2M group. Humann said that construction is moving forward, with project completion planned for May. The water district will keep Well 7 out of service until a wellhead treatment system is constructed. In the meantime, water will be transferred from other portions of the district to the affected residents' area.

"The quality of our water supply and the safety of our customers are the top priorities of the Plainview Water District Board of Commissioners. It is important for district residents to know that our water quality remains excellent and there is no risk posed to the community. We will continue to keep the community fully informed as we continue with the project," Kessler said. If anyone has questions, contact Plainview Water District Superintendent Paul Granger at 931-6469.